Samsung MM-A800 Multimedia Camera Phone This review was based on a pre-production model.
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Samsung MM-A800 Features:

• Price: S.R.P. $499.99 or $349.99 after rebate at www.sprintpcs.com and third party retailers.
• Sliding Form: Unique, sliding form factor allows the keypad to slide down to reveal display; 3.91" x 1.94" x .94" and only 4.26 ounces
• Multi-megapixel digital camera and camcorder: First U.S. CDMA wireless handset with built-in 2.0-megapixel digital camera allows users to take up to 2.0 megapixel photos with the device closed. The camera features auto-focus, built-in flash with zoom capability and macro-switch for capturing images at close range. With the built-in camcorder, record 30-second videos or longer using the TransFLASHTM removable memory card.
• External Memory Card: Removable memory capability with the acceptance of TransFLASHTM memory cards - great for storing pictures, videos and other music and media files. The TransFLASH card is also compatible with the built-in media player. A 32 MB card is included in the box.
• Business Card Scan: Customers can use the embedded camera to capture an image of a business card with Biz-Card Scan. The MM-A800 will then transfer the contact information directly into the internal contacts list.
• PictBridge: Print pictures without using a PC by connecting your phone to PictBridge- enabled printers via the included USB cable - no special software required.
• Picture Mail(SM) capable: Take a picture anytime and send it to family and friends instantly while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. You can also attach a 10-second voice message and text message to your picture.
• Video Mail capable: Enjoy sharing captured video clips with your family and friends anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Store them online, or send them to computers or other PCS Vision Video Phones.
• Message Dictation: The MM-A800 revolutionizes text messaging with VoiceMode speech-to-text dictation technology. VoiceModeTM, by VoiceSignal Technologies, gives users the flexibility and simplicity to dictate text messages. The user trains the MM-A800 through a series of spoken prompts that capture voice tone and intonation. After the user briefly trains the system, they are ready to begin dictating messages. The more frequently VoiceMode is used, the more it adapts to the user's voice.
• Supports SMS-Text Messaging: Now, PCS customers with SMS-enabled phones can instantly send and receive SMS Text Messages across the room or across the country. It's the coolest way to talk, without the talk.
• Built-in media player: See and hear the latest news, sports and entertainment content from nationally recognized brands with Sprint PCS VisionSM Multimedia Service; it's like having a TV in your hand. Live and on demand video and audio content is streamed to the phone at up to 15 frames per second. Also, store your music on the TransFLASH card included and listen to your tunes in-stereo everywhere you go; when you get a call your phone will automatically switch from music to incoming calls.
• Stereo Headset Jack: Listen to your favorite digital music files in stereo using the stereo headset.
• Vibrant Full-Color Screen: 1.22" x 1.59" TFT display with 262K colors and 240 x 320 pixels for easy viewing and a rich, full-color experience.
• Customizable Shortcut Keys: Personalize your launch pad based on the applications you most frequently use; assign you navigation keys to these application shortcuts for quick access.
• Customizable Photo Caller ID: Know who's calling you by linking downloaded images and photos to the contacts in your internal phone book.
• Advanced Voice Recognition: Say the name of any entry in your phone book and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. Speak the number digit-by-digit for an additional hands-free dialing option. Simply say "status" and the phone will respond audibly with the current signal and battery strength. Or record a voice memo by voice command. This feature is speaker-independent, so there's no need to train the phone to respond to any one person's voice.
• Predictive Text Input: Make messaging more efficient by reducing the number of key presses required; eZiTapTM delivers users a fast and personal text input experience for messaging by providing a quicker prediction of the word. eZiTap learns the words used and will predict those words in subsequent text entry.
• Internal Phone Book: Rolodex-style phone book allows entries with up to five phone numbers per entry, up to 500 total phone numbers and supports email, image, URL, customized ringer and more.
• Personal Organizer: Work on-the-go; access your calendar, schedule appointments, check your to-do list and more. Also includes a world clock, calculator, memo pad, countdown timer and alarm clock.
• Multiple Languages: Supports English and limited Spanish menu navigation.
• Dual-band / tri-mode: The MM-A800 may be used on and while roaming off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
• E911 Emergency Location Capable: Features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
• TTY compatible: Compatible with select TTY devices.
• Memory: 32Mbyte RAM/64 Mbyte ROM